Top 10 Underrated Guitar Players - Viewers' Choice!!!!

[@GearGasms]

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[@harrylabrie5033]

All this sh*t sounds alike. My list would include Takashi Misuri (sic), Warren Ellis and Poison Ivy. Whooosh!

[@GearGasms]

@harrylabrie5033 🤘🏻

[@jsmctch]

So glad to see my boy Alex Zivojinovic made the cut

[@GearGasms]

Nice! Thanks brother!

[@jimilee4660]

My favorite underrated list. Not just largely overlooked guys like Gallagher, Buchanan and Oliva, but Alex Liefson. No one doubted his chops, but he never got the personal attention he deserved.

[@GearGasms]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@user-eu3mn6ss5l]

Yeah, all the props go to the guys who can play fast, but Alex came up with the guitar parts on 2112. That speaks for itself.

[@RoarOfWolverine]

That’s a great list of underrated guitarist you listed there. Lifeson for sure never gets the props he has earned. I also think Schenker, but for obvious reasons. Addiction and bad attitude has always been the albatross around his neck, but his live solo in Rock Bottom on Strangers In The Night is one of the great solos ever put to recording. I also feel that Glenn Tipton has always been underrated as a guitarist. Love many of his solos.

[@argentinianguy]

For me, the problem with alex is that he doesn't sound as attractive as geddy or Neil despite his great chops.

[@christopherturner5053]

2112 is one of the best albums of all time absolute classic and still holds up today

[@carlbusque]

Love that you had Alex Lifeson there. Glen Campbell is a player know for his country but he played with the Beach Boys, and we know he can play….

[@GearGasms]

And sing!!!!

[@davismusic3674]

The Young Ones were underrated too.....they were “bloody brilliant “ !

[@GearGasms]

Absolutely!

[@richbriggs6053]

I know a guy that grew up overseas in England and loves many show's including the young one's.

[@Mr2greys]

“Neil, the bathroom’s free. Unlike the country under the Thatcherite junta.” RIP Rik Mayall

[@GearGasms]

Love me some Young Ones!

[@Mr2greys]

Best thing to watch on MTV in the 80s

[@GearGasms]

I have the DVD set

[@ronh.798]

Vivian! Where'd you get that howitzer ?! Found it. Well you put it right back where you found it young man!

[@larrybinmtn709]

Extra bonus points for "The Camera Eye" for Alex Lifeson's first snippet.

[@GearGasms]

lol - getting clips is a beast!

[@charliehogben]

I don't know who would be on the rest of my list, but my number 1, who I believe doesn't get enough recognition for not only his guitar playing but his songwriting too, would be George Harrison. The guy is often overshadowed by his bandmates in the Beatles but you have to admit that some of the most recognisable Beatles songs were taken to new levels by this man. He might not be too technical, but he knows how, and maybe is the epitome of serving the song. It's such a shame that his guitar sound (as recognisable as it is) didn't really serve him as well as he served the songs. But I will stand by him, his playing and his tone always, as my favourite musician and songwriter ever.

[@GearGasms]

Agreed!

[@tommywingate2220]

I overlooked George for many years but eventually paid attention and I’m better for that experience. Good call and maybe the quintessential under rated over looked guitarist.

[@dmballard60]

The older I get and the more I play and learn the craft of guitar, I find myself drawn to Pat Travers. Listen any of his first album and isolate his playing. He is from another planet.

[@GearGasms]

Yeah he’s cool!

[@JohnnyGallagher-k7f]

He's Great. I've seen him many times & I've met Pat Travers 3 or 4 times. And hung out with Pat all day & night once when I was working in FM- ROCK RADIO. 96.7 KCAL- FM in So. Cal

[@dmballard60]

@user-nj5ci1rd7o How Cool. I met him one time as well in Seattle. In 1984 or so, I was going to school in Eastern Washington but had to come into town to cover for an old co worker as we had both worked for the Supersonics basketball team and he needed me to work a couple games for him while I was on spring break. After the game we went to a bar close to the venue of the game. We were sitting just outside the bar and inside the bar was a group of exuberant folks who were playing some kind of game in which disposable drink coasters were being flung around like frisbees. As fate would have it one of the coasters came flinging over to our table and hit me right in the forehead....no big deal, actually kind of funny.....a few seconds after that the person that I assumed had tossed the coaster came over to retrieve his weapon and apologize. I happened to be a HUGE Pat Travers fan and I felt the need to let this guy know that he looked just like Pat Travers and without hesitation he dramatically replied "I am Pat Travers". I just about shit. He shook my hand and headed back to the bar. My friends were looking at me like "that's it"? "You are not going to name every song on every album and what key it is in and how you can play all of his songs on your guitar?"........ I was kind of embarrassed that I didn't realize he was in town, but I had not lived in the are for almost two years......This was too much for one of my friends, who was used to dealing with famous people all the time went back and told Pat what a huge fan I was, and the next thing you know we were all flinging coasters and made honorary members of their posse that night. I still have the coaster signed by the whole band with a funny quote and drawing from PT. It says "when you get to the end of your rope, hang on". Having worked for the Sonics for almost a decade, I had come to learn that it is not always pleasant meeting your heroes but this was truly a grand slam. I still don't think a day goes by that I don't listen to at least one of his songs

[@kimmoyer8298]

I think Jeff Healy needs a shout out as underrated as well.

[@GearGasms]

Absolutely!

[@browndog4299]

So good😌

[@christopherturner5053]

I think Jeff healy has the better version of white my guitar gently weeps

[@browndog4299]

@@christopherturner5053 You got that right. His covers are usually better than originals.

[@JoeyCampbell-py9ly]

Most definitely needs a shout out damn fine guitar great

[@TheSnafflepup]

Thank you for Giving Criss the recognition he so deserves.

[@GearGasms]

You’re welcome! ❤️

[@michaelclermont3456]

I still think Tommy Bolin needs to be up there. The man did it all in such a short span. He was taken away way too early.

[@GearGasms]

There’s enough for two more lists at least - hang in there!

[@bruceingram4715]

Cobham: Spectrum

[@goden8884]

Your list is missing one of the most underrated Canadian guitarist of all time Jeff Healey.

[@GearGasms]

Good one!

[@goden8884]

@@GearGasms I would add to that list, the criminally underrated guitarist multi- instrumentalist Prince. He is incredibly entertaining. Super bowl 2007.

[@marklittle8805]

Healey and another great Canadian blues/rock guys Colin James

[@sidewinderrob8364]

This list could go on forever. 🤔

[@GearGasms]

Yeah I have enough from the original comments for at least two more! Hope you enjoyed! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸

[@Fr33dom35]

Oh and yes, 1st place couldn't have been more accurate. To me Streets from Savatage is the most magical album ever. That atmosphere is just amazing.

[@GearGasms]

I’m going back and discovering all that now!

[@budsodalsky]

Wow people are right! Never heard of those last 2 since I was not big on big hair solos but wow the listeners are correct ! No disagreement! S note: Triumph was SO good to listen to in the 70's with my console stereo headphones on, You should also mention that Emmet and Lifeson deserve extra credit for carrying the responsibility of being THE ONLY guitars in the bands!

[@GearGasms]

Absolutely! There’s enough from the comments for two more lists at least! Happy Friday!

[@ThomasRogan-gc5pi]

Rory Gallagher was an Irish blues based player certainly no hair band guy

[@thefalcon9536]

Top three for me. Gary Moore. Frank Marino and Pat Travers

[@GearGasms]

Nice taste!

[@Heathcoatman]

Man, those clips of Albert Lee were just shredding. I always balk at Lifeson being considered underrated. The guy is on just about every guitar lover's top ten, and deservedly so. You have to be underrated to make an underrated list, and Lifeson is one of the most appreciated guitarist there is. IF people arent sure he has the chops (are there any people like this?) listen to the Necromancer (off of their least commercially successful album in their catalog). He does it all in that song. Texture, shredding, blues riffs metal style, Right hand power one minute, intricate work the next. just absolutely kills it in that song. (one of many many many)

[@GearGasms]

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[@user-eu3mn6ss5l]

These lists are fun - there have been so many amazing players in recorded music - there are hundreds of names who could be considered underrated. This was a very good list - you've got smart viewers! I love the guys from Kansas getting a shoutout. Point of No Return was one of my faves, too. Those guys played cool solos that didn't just sound like the blues scale over and over.

[@GearGasms]

There’s enough from the comments for two more lists at least! Happy Friday! 🎸🤘🏻

[@ronh.798]

Some great picks there. Schenker, Lifeson, Buchanan and one of my all time favorites, Rory Gallagher.

[@GearGasms]

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[@ronh.798]

@@GearGasms I am sir

[@GearGasms]

Oh sorry! Thanks for hanging out with us!

[@simoncheng5665]

Alex Lifeson is one the greatest guitarists. made us canadians proud.

[@GearGasms]

🇨🇦

[@christopherturner5053]

Very underrated I think rush are underrated in general .. in my opinion they are in the top 5 greatest bands of all time easy

[@GearGasms]

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[@seanharrigan6365]

Dave Davies, look at his over 50 years of playing guitar. He influenced many musicians with his pioneering use of distortion. Over 30 years with his brother in the Kinks and many solo albums. Dave influenced hard rock, heavy metal, and punk rock. After the Kinks broke up, he even worked on movie soundtracks. He was often overshadowed by his brother Ray, Dave Davies could write songs and play with the best of them.

[@GearGasms]

Good call!

[@stevenstrang3605]

Ronnie Montrose, Uli Jon Roth and Jeff Hanneman I would put on this list, but still a good list

[@GearGasms]

Ronnie and Uli are on other lists here!

[@emersonlangstaff1527]

UFO and Michael were pretty damn hot in the 70's. Saw them several times live with Blue Oyster Cult, ZZ Top and others. His solos were pretty spellbinding and so clean. Never heard a sloppy solo from Michael Schenker (but Jimmy Page- whom I love- yes)

[@GearGasms]

Awesome! Happy Friday Emerson!

[@user-eu3mn6ss5l]

Schenker is amazing. It's like he's just playing pentatonic, but he's never just playing pentatonic. it's like a magic trick. I never get tired of his solos.

[@mechanic6682]

Saw Page twice with The Firm and once with Jason Bonham on drums. At least 2 of those times he was nodding out on smack. I saw McAuley Schenker at a small club in Oakland around 85. I was like 5 feet from him. I also saw Robin Trower at the same club.

[@dustylover100]

Dawayne Bailey. Best guitarist for Chicago since Terry Kath. Listen to Bailey's Derian. Awesome. Bailey was also in the Bob Seger Silver Bullet Band. He played acoustic guitar on Like A Rock.

[@GearGasms]

Cool!

[@Cincinnatus1869]

When I think underappreciated guitarists the first one that comes to mind is Lonnie Mack. When his instrumental records Wham and Chicken Pickin came out in 63/64 a lot of players were shocked that anyone could play with that kind of speed and precision . He raised the bar for lead guitar playing. There was nobody else around at that time who was playing like that and it would be a few years before anyone else released any music that featured lead playing with that level of skill and dynamics. Mack was ahead of his time.

[@GearGasms]

And all on a Flying V! Great call! Would love to have you subscribe if not already! Thanks

[@killatella90]

Vito Bratta will probably never make a list but he'll always be on my list for his melodic style.

[@GearGasms]

He’s on one of these. There’s a whole playlist of them

[@budsodalsky]

Ronnie Montrose - Free Ride, Sammy Hagar, Montrose, Edgar Winter, 70's

[@GearGasms]

He’s on another list! 🎸

[@davidbrown6415]

Bill Nelson

[@GearGasms]

Great one!

[@alexsuperpower1]

Nice to see Rick Emmet here, great list in general. Nobody never mentions him.

[@GearGasms]

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[@grumpy-kun996]

Dude…..Stevie Ray Vaughan…. nuff said

[@GearGasms]

Yeah!

[@parkkingery9216]

Great list, savatage was an amazing band, edge of thorns is one of my favorite albums

[@GearGasms]

So good!

[@lylesmith9547]

Thanks for extending this list

[@GearGasms]

No problem! Glad you popped in!

[@seanmurphy26]

Loving the channel and these videos! So glad to see Rory Gallagher on the list. You missed Billy Gibbons and buckethead! Peter green! My goodness!

[@GearGasms]

Buckethead is on another list! The 2000s one

[@ponzo1967]

Good to see Alvin Lee and Rik Emmit . Saw Triumph live in '85 and Rik delivered while singing all the songs except like one.

[@GearGasms]

I know!

[@pdooley730]

Love Chris Olivia and Rory but Gary Moore is number 1.

[@danieldebono7116]

My vote too. Gary Moore

[@GearGasms]

There’s enough from the comments for two more lists at least! Stay tuned! 🤓🎸

[@darvinclement3250]

I didn't realize Albert Lee and Buchanan were flat pickers. You just don't see that with Tele masters. Never head of Oliva before, man that guy was awesome! Great list.

[@GearGasms]

Glad you enjoyed it! I always learn so much from these viewer choice lists!

[@olaf1191]

1. Buck Dharma 2. Mick Taylor 3. Chris Spedding 4.. Mick Green

[@GearGasms]

Nice

[@jirky015]

I have zero disputes with this list. It's excellent. The viewers here are very knowledgable. They continually point out the greatest under appreciated guitarists. Thanks for listening to the people. The guys from Kansas is a fantastic one considering how big the band was and how their music is still relevant. Now, a note about Alex Lifeson....I would say for about 30 years he was criminally underrated and under appreciated. But in the last 10-11 years he's gotten a lot of recognition he deserved and finally started popping up on "Greatest Guitarist" lists, which really never happened before for him. Even Rolling Stone had him on their shitty list a few years ago, which would have been unheard of before they deemed Rush "cool". But for his entire career, and being in the shadow of all-time greats like Geddy Lee and Neil Peart for so long, still fairly underrated. The bottom line is he's a much greater and influential player than the recognition he's gotten/gets.

[@GearGasms]

Great and true observation!

[@JohnnyGallagher-k7f]

He's never gotten the respect he has earned & deserves that's for damn sure. One of my All Time Favorites.

[@akrocuba]

First, love your vids! Second, the term "underrated" to means to the "music critics" whos usually wouldn't know a good album if you glued it to a brick and hot the m with it. Some of these guys I have never heard of so than you for bringing new axemen to my attention. I'm always looking for new music. Most of these guys are very well know to their fans and anyone in the Rock world. It's the Pop culture that doesn't know true musicians and listens to the top 40 where probably every song can be played with the same four chords. So when the term "underrated" is used, these axemen are underrated to those who think boy bands are great....LOL Keep Rocking!!!!!👍👍👍👍✌✌✌🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@GearGasms]

Thank you!

[@TimCarter]

I'm very underrated too. I can play a little, but most people don't know that I can play at all.

[@GearGasms]

Well there you go - vote recorded! 🤘🏻🎸

[@1050speed]

Looking forward to your first album

[@GearGasms]

Lol

[@adammccune598]

Michael Schenker and Steve Stevens are incredible!

[@GearGasms]

Yes!

[@rocketpost1]

I was expecting Robin Trower to be on this list, I thought he might even have been number one. So many great players like Rick Derringer, Danny Gatton, Bill Nelson and Ollie Halsall who was even an influence on Allan Holdsworth. Who remembers Vic Briggs or Jon Morshead ?.

[@GearGasms]

Great choices

[@davidkruger1136]

Ty Tabor from King's X is very overlooked and underrated guitar player ! One of my favorites!

[@GearGasms]

🤘🏻

[@jeffhubbard9951]

You beat me to it! Ty is an amazing player, great riff writer, and killer tones. Very nice guy, too.

[@klausrain111]

Yo, great, well, GOOD list anyway. I loved UFO in the 70s, and Alex Lifeson was the best part of Rush, IMO. But my fave on here is, of course, Rory Gallagher! No biggie, but since he was Irish, his name is pronounced Galla-her, not Galla-gur, the way the English pronounce it. Very sad about his early demise, he sometimes became a man possessed up on stage, just playing like a dervish. Great jokes, as usual, Alan.

[@GearGasms]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MrMojabo]

Did I miss Derringer? Hes hardly underrated. Just forgotten. He was a rocker and still alive

[@GearGasms]

He was/is great! 🤘🏻🎸

[@JohnnyGallagher-k7f]

Rick's Great. I've seen him several times & met him twice & got to hang out w/him all day once. One of my Favs.

[@camgar8197]

Hey what about Jeff Healey, now there is a underrated guitar player. The guy plays like no other guitar player does. He plays the guitar on his lap, and not to mention the guys blind as well!!!

[@GearGasms]

Agreed!

[@frankguning4133]

Loved this list . 70 percent of my favorite unsung heroes.

[@GearGasms]

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[@rickdarris6152]

Decent list, great shirt.

[@GearGasms]

Isn’t though! I have a full Young Ones quilt on the wall in Studio B! Rule Britannia! 🤓

[@matthewsmith404]

You damn right! Alex lifeson is a bad ass. Very original and creative. The solo in The Necromancer is one of the greatest solos of all time ! But then there is lime light, La Villa and so many others.

[@GearGasms]

🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@johnspalding3842]

This is a great list and well produced video. I was entertained throughout the whole thing. In fact, although I'm sure this wasn't your intention, this was educational too! I hadn't heard of most of these players and I'm an old dude. I mean even older than you. That old.

[@GearGasms]

No actually it’s educational for me too - especially these viewers choice ones! Thanks for the kind words!

[@anziocomplex3021]

I think I have now gone through all your underrated lists and can't believe that Mark Knopfler isn't on one of them (or did I miss it?). I have long considered him to be one of the most underrated guitarists of all time.

[@GearGasms]

I guess I over appreciate him and don’t see him underrated but yeah you’re not wrong

[@johnwheeler1629]

Robin Trower, Hank Marvin, Briain May, Martin Barrie, Mick Ronson, Keith Richards,, Neil Scholn, Bo diddley, Mick Taylor & Ronnie Wood.

[@GearGasms]

🤘🏻

[@Fr33dom35]

Hi Alan! I really enjoy your content. You have great picks, great sense of humor, great community involvement...Your videos are very entertaining and soothing. Great effort, keep it up!

[@GearGasms]

Thank you kindly!

[@derekwinston4105]

An obscure but versatile guitarist that’s underrated is Gary Hoey. Don’t know if he belongs on this list, but check out his chops. Hocus Pocus!

[@GearGasms]

Yeah not too obscure! 🎸

[@georgesuarez1949]

Nice....11 monster players. I never heard of Criss Oliva either but the dude definitely had chops. I saw Kansas for the 4th time in 2019 and Rich Williams really kept his eye on the ball.

[@GearGasms]

He also clutches his pillow tight! Lol

[@georgesuarez1949]

@@GearGasms exit light

[@donmiller2246]

Thank you what a great list I play guitar not really well but I understand what’s required I’ve seen Steve stevens 5 times nuff said.

[@GearGasms]

There’s a whole playlist of these if you’re interested! Thanks!

[@MrClassicmetal]

Ok, ok, I laughed so I'm a bad person...🤣🤣🤣 Schenker is quite a character. He's the guitarist's guitarist and he _should_ have been as famous as EVH and Rhoads. He had the chops and a head start. But due to his personality that didn't quite happen. 😏

[@GearGasms]

Maybe plural personalities! 🤓🎸

[@edg103]

Nice to see Steve Stevens get some love. That guy plays good time solos as well as anyone except maybe EVH.

[@GearGasms]

Agree

[@wakk44]

Some great players on the list,Roy Buchanan was a fantastic player and one of my favourites.I've been fortunate to see 3 of these players live-Alvin Lee,Albert Lee and Rory Gallagher,they all blew me away with their amazing playing.I think Terry Kath should be up there as well,an unbelievable guitar player taken tragically too soon.His soloing on 25 or 6 to 4 is legendary,great tone and feel,using different pickups and subtle use of the wah pedal.

[@GearGasms]

Yeah that is what Kirk should study

[@sambufalini4198]

Saw the Chicago Transit Authority at the Eagles Auditorium in Seattle, summer of '70, opening for the Jeff Beck group -- a night of guitar magic. Kath was outrageous, driving rhythm chops followed by searing leads, incredible. And Beck? Well, Beck was Beck, with Rod Stewart on vocals. I'm sure the ticket didn't cost more than ten bucks.

[@GearGasms]

@sambufalini4198 awesome show I’d bet!!!

[@Matthew-le1eq]

Kerry,Richard,Alex and Rik are all in my top ten !Also,a blast from the past,Chris Olivia !Totally forgotten,but definitely an underrated band in Savartage.

[@GearGasms]

for sure!

[@steveforks9698]

Bill Nelson great guitarist,Andy Latimer,Steve hillage,Andy powers,robin thrower to throw in s few others

[@GearGasms]

🤘🏻

[@alanhampshire34]

BILL NELSON! A true Yorkshire legend for Chrissake.

[@GearGasms]

Be Bob Deluxe

[@alanhampshire34]

None other, a melodic genius criminally underrated. Listen to the likes of Crying to the sky, Sister seagull, adventures in a Yorkshire etc.

[@GearGasms]

Will do. When I was young and saw the pics of the weird (at the time) Yamaha and then the name, I passed on them, not understanding what it was

[@user-bl5jr5vz6i]

Bill Nelson is probably the greatest guitarist of all time.

[@RoarOfWolverine]

Alex Lifeson seems to be the most famous for being underrated. Lifeson is not only underrated as a guitarist, but it probably the only one on this list who is underrated in his own band. When you jam with Geddy Lee and Neil Peart, it’s easy to be overlooked. Schenker certainly deserves more credit than he gets. Just his solo in Rock Bottom on the Strangers In The Night Video should put him in any guitarist hall of fame. One of the great guitar solos ever put to recording. Rik Emmett’s awesome guitar playing was too often overshadowed by his tremendous singing voice. The guy has the voice of an angel, great tone and superior range.

[@GearGasms]

There’s a whole playlist if you’re interested

[@mickbear413]

I’ve noticed that whenever anyone compiles such lists, that the most underrated guitar player of all time, the late, great, Paul Kossoff, never gets a mention

[@GearGasms]

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[@c.e.anderson558]

Rory was a performer.

[@GearGasms]

That’s what she said! 😜

[@InsideBilderberg]

Geordie Walker, Andy Scott, Duane Denison, Martin Barre.

[@GearGasms]

Nice!

[@goneshootin61]

Another underrated guitar player is Steve Morse of the dixie dreggs .

[@user-eu3mn6ss5l]

I saw him live and he was amazing!

[@GearGasms]

I have an interview with him on my channel if you’re interested! 🤓🤘🏻🎸

[@ShannonR001]

Ahhh Rick Emmett, thank you !!!❤😊

[@GearGasms]

You’re welcome

[@ThomasRogan-gc5pi]

Rory possibly greatest guitarist ever! Could you imagine him joining the Stones? Keith Richards would have never gone on stage in fear 😮

[@GearGasms]

Agreed

[@larrycourtney8893]

Albert Lee has always been an amazing player, for sure.

[@GearGasms]

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[@wxcferdts]

If there's one underrated, or better, criminally unknown, guitar giant, it's Camel's Andy Latimer! Just listen to (the live versions of) 'Stationary Traveller' or 'Ice', among many others.

[@GearGasms]

I’ll check him out!

[@thanevakarian9762]

This list can also double as “most terrifying haircut list.”

[@keithconner9036]

Thank you. You win the internet today. Everytime I see Kansas, I think that

[@timothyjohnson5062]

Martin Barr of Jethro Tull.

[@GearGasms]

🤘🏻

[@reprintranch]

What the heck, here’s my list of guitarists who are not only underrated but rarely if ever show up on these sorts of lists. * Chris Poland, from the first two Megadeth albums. Every Megadeth second guitarist who followed owed a lot to his weird, fluid approach. * Sister Rosetta Tharpe, high-energy gospel singer. Badass blues guitar soloist, too. Finally getting some recognition. * Jan Akkerman, from the band Focus. Prime example of a pre-VH shredder. * Danny Cedrone, who played the blistering solo on “Rock Around the Clock” and then died tragically before the song became a hit in 1955. * Bryan Gregory, early lead guitarist with psychobilly legends The Cramps. It’s debatable whether he could even play guitar at all (or if British guitarist Chris Spedding actually played the studio tracks he’s credited for) but the solos on the album Songs the Lord Taught Us really opened up my mind to the potential of all-out noise in a simple, sinful rock ‘n’ roll context. * Joe Maphis - Country picker extraordinaire. MONSTER technique. I mean Godzilla-level. * Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner, from Ohio Players. You think funk guitarists only play little chittery chords? Think again. * Ricky Wilson, from the B-52’s. Limited technical abilities, yes. But inventive as hell. And if you’re gonna be remembered for a single riff, you could do a lot worse than “Rock Lobster.” * Malcolm Young - His band mates in AC/DC called him “riff-maker.” He didn’t want the spotlight, he was the reason there was a spotlight in the first place. * Reeves Gabrels - Alt-metal maniac from David Bowie’s band Tin Machine. Only guitarist I’ve heard who caused me to exclaim, “hey, that’s what I wanted to play when I got good enough!”

[@GearGasms]

Nice! I have the Tin Machine cd!

[@balajibala6606]

Jeff Haley?

[@GearGasms]

Good one!

[@bozokarl]

Still no Toy Caldwell but it's cool to see Rik Emmet and Rory Gallagher

[@GearGasms]

🤘🏻

[@carloreubenvongerkin9760]

the Flying "Greater-Than" sign

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[@djC653]

So I'm here as ordered. So my picks for you next list would be Dean Ween and Eddie Hazel.

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Lol - as ordered! I love it.

[@Wargasm644]

“Couldn’t see eye to eye”. Can’t believe you got me with that stinker. I laughed so hard nougat came out of my poop “eye”. 🤣

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lol - glad to help keep you regular!

[@williamquigley5836]

Yeah, I would have to agree there are some guys on this list that didn't get the attention their talent deserved; Rich Williams and Ric Emmet were brilliant and I, as an ardent Savatage fan, had completely forgotten the amazing work of Criss Oliva.

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Awesome!

[@rogermansour6085]

Let's not forget Les lie West Vagrants. Mountain. Vinnie Martel Vanilla Fudge, Gene Cornish The Rascals, Tommy Shaw Styx Roger Mansour former Leslie West Vagrants Drummer

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[@gozoomdaddy]

Kerry for sure !!

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[@jura_rose]

Haha great video. You will still probably get furious comments haha.

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I would expect nothing less! lol

[@ianramage1593]

Alvin Lee and Rory Gallagher were brilliant and two of my all-time favourite players. I've loved Albert Lee since I first heard him in Head, Hands & Feet. If you like Albert, I'm sure you would also like Johnny Hiland and Danny Gatton. As a Canadian, I'll put in a plug for another underrated Canadian guitarist, Frank Marino. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZuTgZJ6h7J5qc0 Thanks, Alan.

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Frank’s due to be on the next Viewer’s choice video for sure!

[@Realroyrogers]

Bo Diddley, was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. He influenced many artists, including Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Animals, and Jimi Hendrix, and thousands more

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Great point!

[@martinfoster9848]

Great tee shirt!

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Thanks! Love me some Young Ones!

[@I_like_turtles_67]

As a young boy I grew up watching the Blues Brothers movie all the time. Same with Carwash. My choice is Matt ' Guitar ' Murphy.

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Hell yeah! Steve Cropper can ride with us too

[@saifonlawrence2044]

What about Martin Barre, Jimmy Page or Ringo Starr ?

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They’re all musicians! 🤘🏻😜🎸

[@JohnnieWalkerDread]

Adrian Belew gets no love.

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Agreed!

[@THEDUSTINLEWITSHOW]

Neither do I

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Lol

[@k.evanrude1133]

Did Frank Marino ever make one of your lists?

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Not sure

[@MoneyGrip70]

Albert Lee is amazing! 50 years old Fender on you tube

[@truckermikemct1]

Neil Geraldo is on my list.

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He’s on the first one

[@driexxx]

JJ Cale ?.... Anyone? Every note right on the money. Great timing...

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[@adam872]

Chriss Oliva - yes! Great player.

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Indeed!

[@JAK0449]

rory g i agree totally

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[@bryannelson6139]

Did Dave Davies ever make any of your lists? He definitely belongs.

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No but that’s a great one. He doesn’t even get proper credit within the Kinks! Good call!

[@juansecar2]

Num 1 overlooked guitar cats; totally agree with Chris Oliva, Alex Lifeson and not on this list; Reb Beach.

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[@craighenry2351]

Not a bad list, but I would have Michael Schenker at 1, and Alex Lifeson at 3 with Criss Oliva (And (lronounced Oooooleeeevaaa) in between at 2. Putting Rik Emmett in was a good choice, as well. Rik is probably the best combo Lead Vocalist/Lead Guitarist out there. But you really scored with Criss Oliva. Savatage is my favorit band and Criss tragically died in 1993, right when he was starting to get serious acclaim. If you go by sheer talent, Criss can’t beat Michael Schenker, who is the number one Hard Rock/Metal guitarist of alltime. But putting Criss at number one on an underrated list is entirely correct. Criss IS the most underrated Hard Rock/Metal player in history.!!!

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[@John-bd2gz]

Pete Cosey and Blackbyrd McKnight.

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